Licencing Technical Officer

Licencing Technical Officer – Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council

Join us in delivering excellent licensing services for the community. This role is part of the Environmental Health team, specialising in licensing across a range of sectors.

Position type: Full‑time, Mid‑Senior level, 37 hours per week (hybrid working)

Salary: £38,350 per annum starting, progressing to £41,254 pa (inclusive of outer fringe allowance)

• Uphold licensing objectives, including public safety, crime prevention, protection of children and public nuisance.
• Conduct consultations, determine and issue licences in accordance with Council’s delegation scheme, and attend hearings when required.
• Provide specialist technical advice, make decisions and respond to customers, officers and members on service requests and enquiries.
• Support operational development and delivery of the Regulatory Services department, meeting statutory and service targets.
• Carry out enforcement consistent with statutory licensing duties, local policy and national guidance.
• Attend court, committees or tribunals to give evidence as necessary.

• Enthusiastic and knowledgeable officer with service delivery experience.
• Genuine interest in public protection and support for the business community.
• Valid UK driving licence and access to a car.

Community is at the heart of what we do. Welwyn Hatfield covers Welwyn Garden City and Hatfield and is committed to providing high‑quality, modern services. We foster vibrant, safe, content workplaces where our people feel valued.

We offer a unique and attractive working environment in Welwyn Garden City, flexible arrangements, electric pool‑car access, pension scheme and generous annual leave.

Our core values are Collaborative, Open, Responsible and Excellent.

Remote assessment: 16 January 2026

Face‑to‑face interviews: 21 January 2026

Closing date: 11 January 2026

Please note we do not provide sponsorship for employment in the UK.

For an informal conversation, please contact Emma Walker, Assistant Director Public Realm –

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